The first case of monkeypox has been confirmed in Wales. No details of the patient have been released and Public Health Wales says they are working with other healthcare teams in the UK.
Dr Giri Shankar, Wales’ Director of Public Health Health Protection, said: “Welsh public health confirms today (Thursday 26 May) that a case of smallpox has been identified. We are working with the UK Health Safety Agency (UKHSA), the Scottish Public Health Agency and the Northern Ireland Public Health Agency, and we are ready to respond to smallpox cases. monkey in Wales.
“The case is being handled properly. To protect the patient’s confidentiality, no further details related to the patient will be revealed. We are reassuring people that smallpox is not easily spread among people and that general risk to the general public is low.
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It is usually a mild, self-limiting illness, and most people recover within a few weeks. However, some people may suffer from serious illnesses.
“The initial symptoms of monkeypox include fever, headache, muscle aches, back pain, swollen lymph nodes, chills and exhaustion. A rash may develop, often starting in the face and then spreading. to other parts of the body, especially the hands and feet.The rash changes and goes through different stages before finally forming a crust, which then falls off.
“Everyone is asked to know the symptoms of monkeypox, but it is important for gay and bisexual men to be alert, as it is believed to be spreading to sexual networks.
“Anyone with unusual rashes or injuries to any part of their body should contact NHS 111 or call a sexual health service if they have any questions.”
Cases of monkeypox in the UK, including Wales, are reported on the UKHSA website. The first symptoms of monkeypox can be difficult to diagnose: fever, headache, or backache, for example. Then a rash begins, often on the face and then spreads to the hands, feet and other parts of the body.
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